Ally – Wrap your laughing gear by Karen Chappelow

Artist Statement

“The Ally, friend or partner that the hero can rely on in this quest.

They can provide a distraction, knowledge or just an extra pair of hands.

Wrap your laughing gear around this is an Aussie colloquialism (eat this). My hybrid Kookaburra/man is being his authentic self – brandishing his Golden Gaytime or encouraging the observer to have one?”

About the Artist

“I like it when I get a physical reaction from people when they view my art.  The whimsy, fun and sometimes political nature of life is evident in my work.  By expressing the fierceness of a female, the ridiculous in a scenario, becomes a message turned into humour softening the blow, breaking down barriers.  The expressionist nature of my work tries to blur the edges of reality and hopefully makes people smile, wonder, think and create conversation.”

Karen Chappelow has been sculpting and painting for more than 20 years, she has a drive for bucking the system and invites the viewer to view life through a different lens. Karen has collectors both Nationally and Internationally.

In recent times Karen has been extensively exhibiting in New York, Madrid, Luxembourg, Berlin, Rome and Malmo-Sweden. Also exhibiting in group shows in Perth and Melbourne. Karen’s work has appeared on the “The Block” a TV renovation show on Channel 9.

Karen will also be appearing in Home Design Magazine August 2023 edition.

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